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Ithaca, New York, United States

During my sophomore year, I have embraced a leadership role at Cornell's chapter of the MergerSight Group, currently operating as the Vice President of Internal Affairs. Within this role, my responsibilities include:• Organizing tri-weekly community-building events and directing the execution of bi-semesterly fundraisers, helping to cultivate an engaging culture• Managing many of our internal processes, such as website & social media, meeting notation, room bookings, and more

Ithaca, New York, United States

The MergerSight Group is a student-led financial research company specializing in M&A. With chapters across worldwide universities, MergerSight acts as a news hub for recent M&A deals. My responsibilities include:• Crafting bi-weekly in-depth reports on current mergers and acquisitions, presenting them to the chapter• Writing monthly M&A news reports, highlighting specific aspects of deals, and releasing them to the public via the MergerSight Group webpage and newsletter• Conducting… Show more The MergerSight Group is a student-led financial research company specializing in M&A. With chapters across worldwide universities, MergerSight acts as a news hub for recent M&A deals. My responsibilities include:• Crafting bi-weekly in-depth reports on current mergers and acquisitions, presenting them to the chapter• Writing monthly M&A news reports, highlighting specific aspects of deals, and releasing them to the public via the MergerSight Group webpage and newsletter• Conducting daily research on M&A transactions, examining the financial implications, market dynamics, geopolitical effects, and risks Show less

Ithaca, New York, United States

The Dyson Undergraduate Council (DUC) is a student government organization committed to promoting and strengthening the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. This is done through the pillars of Alumni Relations, Student Development, ​Faculty Engagement, and DEI. Key achievements include:• Co-leading a 10-week educational course for 12 new members, focusing on soft skills and professional development • Communicating 4 club initiatives to the Dyson Undergraduate… Show more The Dyson Undergraduate Council (DUC) is a student government organization committed to promoting and strengthening the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. This is done through the pillars of Alumni Relations, Student Development, ​Faculty Engagement, and DEI. Key achievements include:• Co-leading a 10-week educational course for 12 new members, focusing on soft skills and professional development • Communicating 4 club initiatives to the Dyson Undergraduate Council Executive Board and General Body • Co-creating several events for the Dyson community, collaborating with administration and Ithaca-based charities to do so Show less

Westchester County, New York, United States

As a longtime volunteer of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, I am involved in a variety of different activities promoting the quest for a cure for these diseases. Crohn's disease is something I have suffered with since I was 9. Key achievements include:• Raising ~$35,000 for the annual Take Steps walk, leading a donation team and recruiting peers to donate and volunteer for the CCFA• Acting as a public speaker for the CCFA, giving a speech to a crowd of approximately 500 to promote… Show more As a longtime volunteer of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, I am involved in a variety of different activities promoting the quest for a cure for these diseases. Crohn's disease is something I have suffered with since I was 9. Key achievements include:• Raising ~$35,000 for the annual Take Steps walk, leading a donation team and recruiting peers to donate and volunteer for the CCFA• Acting as a public speaker for the CCFA, giving a speech to a crowd of approximately 500 to promote the foundation• Innovating fundraiser ideas for the foundation, such as a fitness fundraiser as well as at a local restaurant Show less

Purchase, New York, United States

As part of a 2-month internship program, I had the opportunity to dedicate more time to the foundation, especially regarding the Take Steps Walk event. Key activities included:• Helping plan much of the logistics behind the walk, such as communicating with vendors, the national organization, and mapping out the venue• Monitoring and supervising over $170,000 in donations for the Take Steps event, keeping track of sponsors

Mount Kisco, New York, United States

During the Summer of 2024, I had the opportunity to Intern at Edenbrook Capital - a hedge fund specializing in small-cap companies. During this role, I had the following achievements.• Projecting financial statements of several watchlist and owned companies, identifying future profitable opportunities• Reading and discussing several equity research articles per day, writing up reports and relating them to current investments• Researching and stayed up-to-date on industry trends in… Show more During the Summer of 2024, I had the opportunity to Intern at Edenbrook Capital - a hedge fund specializing in small-cap companies. During this role, I had the following achievements.• Projecting financial statements of several watchlist and owned companies, identifying future profitable opportunities• Reading and discussing several equity research articles per day, writing up reports and relating them to current investments• Researching and stayed up-to-date on industry trends in current investment sectors Show less

Greeley, Pennsylvania, United States

For two summers, I worked as a Sleepaway Camp Counselor and Lifeguard/Swim Coach, working with children and coworkers in a variety of settings. Key achievements include:• Presiding over 15 8th graders' well-being 24 hours a day as their primary in-bunk counselor• Reorganizing swim team practice periods leading to tripling optional attendance, as well as coaching the team to win both meets• Instructing approximately 70 kids aged 7-11 in proper swim techniques, leading to all passing… Show more For two summers, I worked as a Sleepaway Camp Counselor and Lifeguard/Swim Coach, working with children and coworkers in a variety of settings. Key achievements include:• Presiding over 15 8th graders' well-being 24 hours a day as their primary in-bunk counselor• Reorganizing swim team practice periods leading to tripling optional attendance, as well as coaching the team to win both meets• Instructing approximately 70 kids aged 7-11 in proper swim techniques, leading to all passing swim tests• Creating about 3 engaging activities per day in both a lake and pool environment, targeted to kids anywhere from grades 3-11 Show less

Chappaqua, New York, United States

Worked every Sunday morning during the school year as an assistant teacher (Madrachim) for my local synagogue. Key responsibilities included:• Delivering lessons to young children ranging from grades 3-5, regarding Jewish holidays, values, and traditions• Helping teachers with conducting and organizing the classroom environment of about 20, involving the management of classroom technology and entertaining the kids• Selected by the Clergy to lead prayers and storytelling for… Show more Worked every Sunday morning during the school year as an assistant teacher (Madrachim) for my local synagogue. Key responsibilities included:• Delivering lessons to young children ranging from grades 3-5, regarding Jewish holidays, values, and traditions• Helping teachers with conducting and organizing the classroom environment of about 20, involving the management of classroom technology and entertaining the kids• Selected by the Clergy to lead prayers and storytelling for approximately 150 children and adults on a weekly basis Show less

Mount Kisco, New York, United States

Volunteered 2 days per week seasonally until termination of program due to COVID:• Effectively communicated assignments in math, reading, and languages, teaching kids how to complete their homework and learn necessary concepts• Organized pre-k events for the center, engaging with them in a variety of activities• Selected by the administration to speak on a fundraising promotional video

Applied Economics And Management, Sophomore

Activities and Societies: VP of Internal Affairs, The Mergersight Group; Freshman Engagement Committee, Cornell Hillel; Member, Dyson.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Student Body President, HGHS Student Government; Co-Leader, Organization of Latin American Students; Peer.